Keane seeking four signings

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Ipswich Town boss Roy Keane has made it clear that he will be looking for 'quality rather than quantity' during the transfer window and only wants to sign four players.

The Irishman, who took charge at Portman Road in April, is aiming to steer the club back into the Premier League.

He accepts that his squad has to be strengthened but he does not feel there is any need for wholesale changes.

Keane has already identified some targets and work has begun on bringing the players to Ipswich, although the manager admits it can be a slow process.

"We are not going to bring in seven or eight players to the club," Keane told the Green'Un.

"We are looking at maybe four additions, and the owner and chief executive are working hard to try and achieve that but it takes time.

"Progress is being made, like lots of clubs, but these things take time and we need to be patient.

"It's an awkward time in that so many people in the game are away on holiday, or tied up on other matters.

"It's a case of quality rather than quantity - I'll be happy if I get the four players I want but it's a big if."

Price

Keane is adamant that he will only bring in players if they are available at the right price.

Speaking about the budget he has at his disposal, Keane added: "We are certainly not going to spend over what we consider to be the right valuation for the players.

"There is a danger that people might put a higher price tag on a player because they think we have money to spend.

"One or two people in football have said to me, 'you've got a few bob to spend' but that's not the case. We will have our valuations and work to them.

"I have been hugely impressed by what I have seen from the players here and if I can add the three or four players that I want, I'll be quietly confident we will be in the mix."